Description
These Taylor Swift Chai Cookies are a delightful blend of warm chai spices baked into tender, buttery cookies with a sweet cinnamon glaze. Perfect for fans of spiced treats and anyone looking to enjoy a cozy, flavorful cookie experience inspired by Taylor Swift’s love for chai.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 chai tea bag (contents only)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
Glaze Ingredients
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1-2 tablespoons milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, chai tea leaves extracted from the tea bag, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ground cloves, and ground cardamom to ensure spices and leavening agents are evenly distributed.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, folding gently and mixing just until combined, taking care not to overmix to keep the cookies tender.
- Form Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Flatten each slightly with the palm of your hand to help them bake evenly.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown. Remove the baking sheet and allow the cookies to cool on it for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, cinnamon, and milk or cream until the glaze is smooth and pourable.
- Glaze Cookies: Once the cookies are fully cooled, drizzle the cinnamon glaze over the top to add a sweet, spicy finish.
Notes
- Use strictly the contents of the chai tea bag to infuse warm spice flavors throughout the cookie dough.
- Do not overmix dough to ensure cookies remain soft and tender.
- If glaze is too thick, add extra milk or cream a teaspoon at a time for desired consistency.
- If you prefer a stronger chai flavor, you may add a pinch more of the chai spices to taste.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
